LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate KTLA as least biased based on neutral, straight news reporting without offering opinion pieces. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1947, KTLA is a CW-Affiliated television station located in Los Angeles, California. KTLA.com is the associated website that publishes news and information pertaining to the Southern California region.
KTLA was the first commercially licensed television station in the western United States.
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Funded by / Ownership
As of 2023, KTLA is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which owns over 200 TV stations nationwide. The founder, chairman, president, and CEO of Nexstar is Perry A. Sook. According to Open Secrets, Nexstar Media group gave more money to Republicans in the 2018 election cycle (45% to Democrats, 55% to Republicans). Revenue is generated through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the KTLA website publishes news about Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Local news features original reporting with minimal bias, such as this: 8,730-Acre Maria Fire Burning on South Mountain Destroys 2 Structures, Threatens Homes in Santa Paula and Somis. This story is well sourced to local sources of information as well as KTLA TV video. National news is covered through a combination of the Associated Press, CNN, Los Angeles Times, and other large media outlets.
Lastly, the KTLA website does not publish op-eds. In general, they report news factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KTLA as least biased based on neutral, straight news reporting without offering opinion pieces. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/1/2019) Updated (11/29/2023)
Source: https://ktla.com/
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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